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Recruits.
Baker, Robert E., v., m.o. July 20,'65.
Berry, Emanuel, m.o. July 20,'65.
Darnell, James F., died Mar. 10,'62.
Davis, John W.
Davidson, Carneralsy, m.o. July 20,'65.
Franklin, W. H., v., m.o. July 20,'65, corpl. Lyons, Wm. B.
Mathews, M. L., e. Feb. 2,'62 v., m.o. July 20,'65.
Miller, T. M., m.o. July 20,'65.
Slack, Abraham, m.o. July 20,'65.
Spay, Isaiah, e. Oct. 4,'64, m.o. July 20,'65. Nash, George, m.o. July 27,'65.
27th INFANTRY.
COMPANY E.
Cowen, J. F., e. Aug. 12,'61, wud. Chickamau- ga, died May 22,'64. Pollard, J. S., e. Ang. 12,'61, wnd. m.o. Sept. 20,'61.
Pemberton, G. W., c. Ang. 12,'61, d. dis. 'C1.
Rochester, S., e. Aug. 12,'61, wad. m.o. Sept. 20.'6-1.
Rankin, Marcellus, e. Aug. 12,'61, wnd. m.o. Sept. 20,'€4. Trent, John A., e. Aug. 12,'61, wnd. m.o. Sept. 20,'61.
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28th INFANTRY.
The 28th was organized at Camp Butler, in the month of August, 1861.
The 28th met the enemy for the first time at Little Bethel Church, near Fort Henry, February 13, 1862, when a detachment of sixty inen met and repulsed a force of five hundred men. It was next engaged in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, when it drove General Prentiss, early in the day of April 6, 1862; was assigned a position in the Peach Orchard, which it held under a destructive fire for seven hours, only retiring by order of General Hurlbut. During these two bloody days of Pittsburg Landing the regiment fought heroically, suffering a loss of 239 killed and wounded. It was engaged in the siege of Corinth during the month of May, 1862; also in the siege of Vicks- burg from June 11th to July 4th, 1863.
On the 12th of July, 1863, near Jackson, Mississippi, the 28th was ordered to charge across a level field and carry a strong line of the enemy's works, mounting twelve guns and manned by two thousand men, and while it was not possible to capture the works, these heroic men swept bravely forward under a destructive fire of grape and canister. The enemy appearing on both flanks as it reached the ditch, it was compelled to fall back, with more than half of the rank and file killed or wounded. Of the 12S men of this regiment in line, 73 were killed and wounded, and 16 taken prisoners.
On the 4th of January, 1864, the regiment, having re-enlisted as veterans, was mustered for three years' veteran service.
The 28th participated in the advance on Spanish Fort, March 27, 1865.
COMPANY A. Privates.
Edwards, J., e. Aug. 1,'61, v., m.o. Mar. 15,'66. Readdinger, J., e. Aug. 1,'61, d. Ang. 26,'64.
COMPANY B.
Blair, Greenbury, e. Aug. 17,'61, V.
Hisel, W'm., e. Aug. 17, d. dis.
MeGhee, W. T., e. Aug. 17, v., m.o. Mar. 15,'66. Williams, Forener, e. Aug. 17.
Williams, P. C., e. Jan. 5,'64, m.o. Mar. 15,'66. Pryor, Alfred S., e. Aug. 27,'61.
COMPANY K.
Estes, Wm., e. Aug. 12,'61, d. dis. Oct. 19,'62. Fleming, T. J., e. Aug. 12,'61, m.o. Sept. 18,'64.
Gardner, Wm. W., c. Aug. 12,'61, wnd. died Jan. 19,'63.
Hurst, Merritt, e. Aug. 12,'61.
Hunter, J., e. Aug. 12,'61, wnd., pro. sergt.
Hunter, G. K., e. Aug. 12,'61, m.o. Oct. 10,'64.
Miller, S. J., e. Aug. 12,'61, v., wnd., m.o. Mar. 15,'66. Seott, J. K., e. Aug. 12,'61, died Oct. 6,'62, wnd.
Stoekard, C. E., e. Aug. 12,'61, died May 9,'62.
Wooders, Geo., e. Aug. 12,'61, died Mound City. Duff, Jas., e. Mar. 6,'65, m.o. Mar. 6,'66.
Fleming, Thos. II., e. Mar. 22,'65.
Jackson, Henry, e. Mar. 22,'65.
Jarvis, J. W., e. Mar. 22,'65, m.o. Mar. 15,'66.
Ryan, Michael, e. Mar. 22,'65.
Samuels, Jas. S., e. Mar. 18,'65, pro. 2d lieut. Boyd, R. M., c. Feb. 28,'65, m.o. May 23,'65.
31st INFANTRY.
The 31st was organized at Cairo, Illinois, September 8, 1861, by Colonel John A. Logan.
The regiment was engaged in the battle of Belmont, November 7, 1861. and took an active and honorable part in the engagement at Fort Donelson, February 13th, 14th and 15th; was engaged in the siege of Corinth, May, 1862.
During the following year, was occupied in scouting through Mississippi and Tennessee, making many long and arduous marches, engaging in many brisk skirmishes, in which it showed excellent fighting qualities and great powers of endurance.
On May 2, 1863, defeated the enemy at Thompson's Hill, again on the following day, after a hard march without rations, came upon the enemy, after crossing Bayou Pirre, defeating and completely routing him. They still fol- lowed the retreating "Johnnies" to Jackson, where they had a severe fight with them, and were again the victors.
The 31st participated in the entire siege of Vicksburg, arriving there on the 19th of May; in the charge on Fort Hill lost 2 officers and S men killed, and 40 wounded; their flag received 153 shots, the staff being shot in two four times, but with a heroism born only of the truest bravery, they never surrendered the flag.
March 19, 1864, started for Illinois for veteran furlough. Leaving Cairo
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for the field of action on May 3d, joined Sherman's grand army at Ackworth; was with Sherman in the campaign after Hood, and on November 15th, started on that world famed "March to the Sea."
The 31st was mustered out July 19, 1865, and moved to Springfield, Illi- nois, where they received final discharge and pay July 31, 1865.
Colonel. Edwin S. MeCook, e. Aug. 10,'61, pro. Brevet Brig. Gen.
Principal Musicians.
John J. Fuller, m.o. July 19,'65.
John Turrell, m.o. Sept. '64.
COMPANY I. Captain. Isaac Wert, e. Aug. 25,'61, v .. m.o. July 19,'65.
First Lieutenants.
John J. Curry, resigned Dee. 26,'63.
F. W. Stickney, e. Aug. 15,'61, v., m.o. July 19,'65.
Second Lieutenants.
Robert A. Bowman, e. Aug. 10,'61, res. Mar. 29.'62.
David West, e. Aug. 15,'61, v., m.o. July 19,'65, sergt.
First Sergeant.
Alex. H. Sutton, e. Aug. 15,'61.
Sergeant.
Edwin D. Lampet, e. Aug. 15,'61, d. May 10,'62. T. C. Murphy, c. Aug. 15,'61, m.o. Sept. 18,'64.
Corporals.
James II. Miller, c. Aug. 15,'61, died at Ander- sonville, Grave No. 2157.
Charles Green, e. Aug. 15,'61.
Charles N. Emiltan, e. Aug. 15,'61, d. dis. Oct. 31,'61.
John B. Reynolds, e. Aug. 15,'61, v., m.o. July 18,'65, sergt.
Wagoner. Wm. Parker, e. Aug. 15,'61.
Privatcs.
Adams, John, e. Aug. 15,'61, V.
Barr, Hugh, c. Aug. 15,'61, pro. sergt.
Benson, W'm., e. Aug. 15,'61.
Beckwith, J. E., e. Aug. 15,'61, v., kld. July 21,'64.
Blanton, Thos. J., e. Aug. 10,'61.
Brown, C. W., e. Aug. 15,'61, died Nov. 16,'62. Dickey, Jacob, c. Aug. 15,'61.
Drake, Edward, e. Aug. 15,'61. Edson, Henry, e. Aug. 15,'61.
Hoffman. Thomas, e. Aug. 15,'61. Jones, Henry, e. Aug. 15,'61. Kelly, John, e. Aug. 15,'61, d. May 10,'62. Marvin, H., e. Aug. 15,'61, d. Mar. 8,'62, wnd. Mathews, J., e. Aug. 15,'61, v., m.o. July 19,'65. Mickle, J., e. Aug. 15,'65, v., m.o. July 19,'65. O'Brien, J., e. Aug. 15,'61, died Mar. 11,'62. Rearden, Jas., e. Aug. 15,'61, died July 29,'64, wnds.
Roney, Jas., e. Aug. 15,'61, v., m.o. July 19,'65. Shidler, John, e. Aug. 15,'61, kld. July 22,'64. Spillman, J., c. Aug. 15,'61, d. May 14,'62, wnd. Taylor, W., e. Aug. 15,'61, died Dec. 6,61. Vankiper, E., e. Aug. 15,'61, v., m.o. July 19,65. Easland, M. J., e. Sept. 10,'61, v., m.o. June 17,'65.
Fuller, P. G., e. Sept. 10,61. Fuller, P. B., e. Sept. 10,'61, d. Mar. 17,'62. Orwin, Thomas P., e. Sept. 10,'61. Stevens, C., e. May 15,'62, m.o. May 31,'65. Nelson, A., e. Mar. 1,'65, died at Camp Butler.
32d INFANTRY.
Moore, Wm. S., e. Sept. 23,'64, in Co. B, m.o. June 3,'65.
Wood, J., c. Feb. 14,'65, in Co. B,, m.o. Sept. 16,'65.
COMPANY I.
MeCormack, Thos., e. Oct. 14,'61.
Abbott, Geo., e. Nov. 1,'61, d. dis. Aug. 18,'62. Calhoun, John, A., e. Oct. 25,'61, v., m.o. Sept. 16,'65.
Smith, Jacob, e. Nov. 17,'61.
Straker, P. E., e. Dec. 21,'61.
Sill, David, e. Dee. 26,'61, wnd.
Sinus, W. J., e. Dec. 26,'61, died of wnds.
Young, Peter, c. Nov. 17,'61.
Griffey, Daniel, e. Jan. 16,'62.
38th INFANTRY.
Major.
Andrew M. Pollard, e. Ang. 15,'61, m.o. Mar. 20,'66.
Privates.
Beezeley, John F., e. Aug. 16,'61, v., pro. 1st lieut. Co. F.
Carpenter, Horace G., e. Aug. 16,'61, in Co. F, m.o. Mar. 14,'64, wnd.
Richmond, Frank, e. Aug. 16,'61, in Co. F, m. o. Sept. 9,'61.
COMPANY G.
Sceond Lieutenant.
A. J. Rankins, e. Aug. 15,'61, rés. Feb. 8,'62.
First Sergeant.
V. Rector, e. Aug. 26,'61, d. dis. Aug. 20,'62.
Sergeants.
J. Murphy, e. Aug. 26,'61. Geo. 11. Daniel, e. Aug. 26,'61, m.o. Sept. 26,'6.1.
Privates
Bequeath, N., e. Aug. 26,'61, mn.o. Sept. 15,'61.
Howel, John, e. Aug. 26,'61, died May, '64.
Howel, E., e. Aug. 26,'61, died Jan. 20,'62.
Leonard, W., e. Aug. 26,'61, v., m.o. Mar. 20,'66. Mccutcheon, Jas. A., e. Aug. 26,'61, died Dec. 8,'61. Whitaker, W. W., e. Aug. 26,'61, d. Nov. 7,'61, (lis., sergt. Wiseman, J., e. Aug. 26,'61, v., m.o. Mar. 20,'66. Patten, W. T., e. Ang. 26,'61, v., m.o. Mar. 20,'66. Blizzard, T. T., died Jan. 12,'65, wnds.
Moore, D. K., d. dis. June 3,'63.
Harrison, J., e. Jan. 23,'64, m.o. Mar. 20,'66.
Unassigned Recruits.
Carey, Patrick, e. Mar. 1,'64.
Gerrety, Martin, e. Mar. 1,'61.
O'Neil, James, e. Mar. 1,'64.
Swift, John, e. Mar. 1,'61. Bruce James, e. Oct. 19,'61.
Clark, John, e. Oct. 20,'64. Callahan, John, e. Oct. 20,'61. Clark, Charles, e. Oct. 20,'64. Doyle, Frank, e. Oet. 20,'64.
Greenham, James, e. Oct. 20,'64. Heoffman, George, e. Oct. 19,'61. Miller, John, e. Oct. 20,'61. Roberts, John, e. Oct. 20,'6-1.
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HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY.
44th INFANTRY.
This regiment was organized in August, 1861, at Camp Ellsworth, Chicago, and left for St. Louis, September 14th, where, at Benton Barracks, it remained till the 22d, was armed and left for Jefferson City, where it took quarters in the State House. It then went to Sedalia, and was assigned to General Siegel's famous division. On October 13th moved to Springfield, Missouri, and No- vember Sth moved to Wilson's Creek, but retreated next day toward Rolla, where it remained during the winter.
On February 2, 1862, it moved toward Springfield, from where an exciting chase of General Price was kept up till Camp Halleck, Arkansas, was reached, where they remained till March 5th, when it became evident that the com- bined forces of Van Dorn, Price and Mccullough were marching to give battle, and accordingly on the 6th moved toward Sugar Creek Valley, and the same day the rear guard was attacked by the enemy and repulsed. Thus began the terrible battle of Pea Ridge, which resulted so disastrously to the rebels, in which this regiment took a prominent part. The 44th followed up the retreat of the enemy, taking hundreds of prisoners. May 8th took up line of March toward Little Rock, but changed to Cape Girardeau, on Mississippi, two hundred miles distant, and from thence by water to Pittsburg Landing. After evacuation of Corinth was attached to General Pope's army, and sent in pursuit of the retreating foe. Bad roads prevented, and went into camp at Brenzo.
The 18th was sent to Cincinnati September 1st, and from there to Coving- ton, Kentucky, thence to Louisville, where the command was re-organized under Major-General Buell, and started on the memorable campaign after Bragg, and was in the battle of Perryville under General Sheridan. Went to Bowling Green, where General Rosecrans assumed command, and November 4th started for Nashville; remained till December 26th, and moved against the rebels at Murfreesboro. In the bloody battle of Stone river the 18th took a prominent part, losing more than half its number in killed and wounded. Remained there till June, 1863, when it marched to meet the enemy; arrived at Cowan's Station July 2d, then marched to Stevenson, Alabama, driving the rebels. August 21st the movement against Chattanooga began, and took part in the bloody conflict September 19th and 20th. It was foremost in the des- perate charge upon Mission Ridge, General Sheridan giving it praise for having placed one of the first flags upon the rebel works. November 27th set out for a forced march to Knoxville, one hundred and fifty miles distant; it arrived three days after siege had been raised by General Burnside. At Blain's Cross Roads, while in camp, the troops were on the point of starvation several times, having, for days at a time, nothing but corn in the ear, and but limited supply of that. Nothing could more fully prove the patriotism of the men than the fact, that here, on the point of starvation, exposed to the most inclement weather, (it being so cold that the ink would freeze to the pen as the men signed their names,) over three-fourths of the men voluntarily con- sented to serve three years more. Marched to Dandridge, Tennessee, and was attacked January 16th and 17th, and after much hard fighting, becoming evident that the whole rebel army was advancing, fell back to Knoxville. March 4, 1864, the men were furloughed, and started for home, having marched over five thousand miles.
April 14, 1864, the regiment reached Nashville on its way back to the field. Moved toward Atlanta, and entered on the Sth of September. Was in many battles during this memorable campaign; was sent to Athens, Alabama, but fell back to Nashville, followed by the rebels. At Franklin, Tennessee, Gen- eral Schofield determined to give battle. The conflict was short and desperate. Took part in the battle of Nashville. January 5, 1865, went into camp at Huntsville, Alabama. In April ordered to Nashville, where it was thought it would be mustered out, but instead were ordered to New Orleans, and July 16th ordered to Texas, where it remained till September 25th, when it was mustered out.
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Captains.
George Zelle, c. Ang. 14,'61. res. Mar. 31,'62. Ahrend Behrend, e. July 1,'61, m.o. Sept. 25,'65.
First Lieutenants.
Nicholas Davis, e. Ang. 11,'GI, m.o. June 27,'62. Henry Schmidtz, e. July 1,'61, res. Nov. 18,'62. Peter Weyhrich, pro. adj't, died of wnds. July 7,'61.
J. Eberling, e. July 1,'61, v., m.o. Sept. 25,'65.
Second Lieutenants.
Chas. J. Hulbig, e. Aug. 14,'61, m.o. May 23,'62. John Fuchs, e. Aug. 1,'61, v., m.o. Sept. 25,'65.
Sergeant Major. H. Huhn, e. July 1,'61, pro. 2d lieut. Co. K.
Sergeants.
J. Daget, e. July 1,'61, died Jan. 28.'63, wunds. John C. Frederick, e. July 1,'61, m.o. July 15, '65, pas pris.
Corporals.
Daniel C. Orr. c. July 20,'61.
Jacob Metzler, e. July 20,'61, V.
John Eger, e. July 20,'61, d. dis. Dec. 6,'62.
Henry Becker, e. Aug. 1,'61.
Franz Renz, e. July 1,'61, v., m.o. Sept. 25,'65.
Joseph Jackel, e. July 1,'61, d. dis. June 6,'63. W. Recktenwald, e. July 1,'61, died Dec. 31,'62. M. F. Heekman, e. July 1,'61, died Oct. 20,'63.
Musicians.
Philip Remer, e. July 1,'66, m.o. Sept. 13,'61. George Lidle, c. Aug. 1,'61.
Privates.
Angstein, G., c. July 1,'61, kld. Sept. 20,'63.
Bartels, Fred., e. July 1,'61, v.
Conrad, Henry, e. July 1,'61, kld. June 27,'64.
Darehner, Joseph, e. Aug. 1,'61.
Ehrmannadrant, Joseph, e. July 1,'61 Ehrhard, J., e. July 1,'61, died Jan. 8,'63, wnd. Eisele, Win. L., e. July 1,'61.
Eisener, M., e. Aug. 1,'61, v., m.o. Sept. 25,'05. Frie, Henry, c. July 1,'61. Fluth, Jacob, e. July 1,'61. Gucker, George, c. Aug. 1,'61. Grenel, Paul, e. Ang. 1,'61.
Grenetie, H., e. July 1,'61, v., kld. May 17,'61. Geit, IIenry, c. Ang. 1,'61.
Haffner, J., c. July 1,'61, d. dis. sept. 18,'62. Helinreich, P., e. July 1,'61, v., m.o. Sept.25,'65. Jansen, Henry, e. July 1,'61.
Jansen, W., e. July 1,'61, died May 5,'65, wnds. Jaeggi, John, e. July 1,'61, d. dis. Dec. 16,'62. Junker, Henry, e. Aug. 1,'61, kld. Dec. 31,'62. Koch, Charles, e. July 1,'61.
Kirschner, Michael, e. July 1,'GI, v., d. June 18,'65, wnd.
Kessier, J., e. July 1,'61, died Dee. 31,'63, wirds. Kopp, Carl, e. July 1,'61, died Mar. 11,'64.
Mieliek, R., e. July 1,'61, died Dee. 31,'62. Miller, 11., c. July 1,'61, kld. Dee. 31,'62.
('Brien, P., e. July 1,'61, died Jan. 28,'63, wnd. Oschmann, Henry, e. Aug. 1,'61, v., in.o. Sept. 25,'65.
Ruebenkoenig, John, e. July 1,'61, v., d. May 3,'65, wird.
Suter, Jacob, e. July 1,'61. Schwab, F., e. July 1,'61, v., d. May 9,'65, wnd. Schachinger, John, e. July 1,'61, v., kld. Nov. 30,'64.
Steinmetz, Fred., e. July 1,'61.
Sturm, Christian, e. July 1,'61.
Schroeder, John, e. July 1,'61, died Mar. 15,'63, wnds. Schmidt, Andrew, e. July 1,'61.
Schmidt, F., e. Aug. 1,'61, d. dis. Dee. 16,'62.
Recruits.
Meer, W., e. Mar. 25,'64, m.o. Sept. 25,'65.
Schock, J., c. Jan. 25,'64, m.o. Sept. 25,'65. Tochingy, Alovis, d. Sept. 28,'63, wnd.
Tohms, L., v., m.o. Sept. 25,'65, as sergt. Taubert, August.
Unkreig, Otto, d. Dec. 1,'62, wnd.
Villhauer, John, m.o. Dec. 25,'65.
Wehring, M., kld. at Stone River, Dee. 31,'62. Wagner, Charles.
Zimmer, Henry, died July 26,'61, wnd.
COMPANY E.
Privates.
Altess, P., e. Aug. 1,'61, d. dis. Feb. 4,'62. Appenzeller, G., c. Ang. 1,'61, kld. Dec. 31,'62. Becker, M., e. Aug. 1,'61. v., m.o. Sept. 25,'65. Fluss, H., e. Ang. 1,'61, d. dis. Dee. 6,'62. Friend, Anton W., e. Aug. 1,'61, died May, '64. Pohlmann, W., c. Aug. 1,'61, died Aug. '63. Schmidt, Peter, e. Aug. 1,'61.
Conrad, B., e. Sept. 22,'64, mn.o. June 15,'65.
Cash, S. II., e. Sept. 27,'64, m.o. June 15,'65. Jackson, W., e. Sept. 27,'64, m.o. June 15,'65. Oldmann, B.
COMPANY K.
First Lieutenant.
M. Reininger, e. Ang. 14,'61, died Aug. 20,'62. Sergeants. Alle Bildhoff, e. Aug. 1,'61, m.o. July 15,'65, was pris. Udo Dirks, e. Aug. 1,'61, d. dis. April I,'63. Philip Weber, e. Aug. 1,'61.
Corporals.
Fred. Traeger, e. Sept. 1,'61. Julius Truehoff, e. Sept. 1,'61.
Privates.
Folkers, G., e. July 1,'61, v., m.o. Sept. 25,'65.
Jacobs, C., c. July 1,61, m.o. Oct. 5,'61.
Sior, Jacob, e. Sept. 1,'61.
Seaton, Israel J., e. Aug. 1,'61.
Sehawarz, B., e. Ang. 1,'61.
Stanton, Anton, e. Aug. 1,'61.
Tenzlinger, Michael, e. Sept. 1,'61.
Neef, F., e. Jan. 1,'64, in.o. Sept. 25,'65, v.
Volpel, Win., m.o. June 15,'65.
Neef, J., e. Mar. 31,'61, m.o. Sept. 25,'65.
45th INFANTRY.
COMPANY A.
Corporal. J. Mahood, e. Aug. 30,'61, d. July 12,'62, wnd.
Privates.
Frazer, Alex., e. Ang. 30,'61, died April 21,'62, wnd.
Hardin, W. II., e. Oet. 15,'61, died June 15,'61. Kimmins, II., e. Aug. 30,'61, m.o. Sept. 3,'64, Wild. Patten, R., c. Aug. 30,'61, dropped Aug. 18,'62. Smith, J. B., e. Aug. 30,'61, tr. to invalid corps.
COMPANY D.
Armstrong, F. M., e. Dee. 30,'63, d. Jan. 25,'65. Calvert, J., e. Dec. 30,'63, m.o. July 12,'65. George, L., e. Dee. 30,'63, m.o. July 3,'65. White, J., e. Dec. 30,'63, m.o. July 12,'65.
Wilder, A. A., e. Dec. 30,'63, died Oct. 7,'61.
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HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY.
47th INFANTRY.
The 47th regiment was first organized and mustered into the service of the United States, at Peoria, on the 16th day of August, 1861.
They left Peoria on the 23d day of September, 1861, for Benton Barracks, where they received clothing, arms, etc., leaving for the seat of war on the 9th day of October, 1861.
The 47th was engaged at Farmington, Mississippi, on the 9th day of May, in which they lost their lieutenant-colonel, Daniel L. Miles, who was killed while bravely leading his men. On the 28th of May the regiment participated in an engagement near Corinth; took part in the battle of Corinth October 3d and 4th, where on the 3d fell the brave and honored Colonel W. A. Thrush, while heroically leading his command in a charge. Loss in this engagement, 30 killed and over 100 wounded.
They were with General Grant on his expedition through central Missis- sippi, and on the 14th day of May, 1863, participated in the battle of Jackson, Mississippi, which resulted in the capture of that place. Took part in the charge on the enemy's works at Vicksburg, May 22d, losing 12 men killed and a large number wounded; assisted in the defeat of the enemy at Mechanicsville, Mississippi, thirty miles below Vicksburg.
The regiment was at the battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, April 9, 1864, arriving at Vicksburg May 22d, with General Smith's command, after a cam- paign of nearly three months, in which they suffered almost unheard of fatigue and privations, many men dying from hardships.
The 47th met and defeated General Marmaduke near Lake Chicat, in which engagement they lost 11 killed and a number wounded, among the latter was Major Miles, who received almost a fatal shot in the neck.
The original term of service having expired, they were ordered to Spring- field, Illinois, where those who did not re-enlist as veterans, were mustered out October 11, 1864.
The veterans and recruits of the regiment numbering 196 men, com- manded by Lieutenants Edward Bouham and Royal Olmstead, accompanied General Mouer's expedition up White river to Brownsville, Arkansas, and from there into Missouri after the rebel General Price's army, which was then raiding the State.
The 47th as re-organized, was mustered out January 21, 1866, at Selma, Alabama, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, where it received final pay and discharge.
Lieutenant-Colonel.
Daniel L. Miles, e. Aug. 25'61, killed in battle, May 9,'62.
Major. John B. Miles, e. Aug. 25,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64.
Sergeant-Major.
Jay G. Rupert, d. Aug. 17,'63.
Hospital-Stewards.
Charles B. Cramer, m.o. Oet. 11,'64.
Thomas O. Brown, d. dis. June 11,'64.
COMPANY A.
Privates. Johnson, J., c. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. July 30,'62. Nicholas, P., e Aug. 16,'61, died April 4,'62.
COMPANY B.
Captains.
Benj. F. Biser, e. Ang. 25,'61, kld. June 6,'64. Diego C. Ross, e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'61.
Sergeants.
S. H. Tobias, e. Ang. 16,'61, d. diş. Oct. 12,'62. George Eikelberner, e. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. Sept. 2,'63.
Corporals. Cary C. Wright, e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64, Jos. B. Bradley, c. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. Feb. 1,'62. 1. Kauffman, e. Ang. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. S. L. Ewing, e. Aug. 16,'61, kld. Oct. 3,'62. Chas. A. Crane, e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Joseph Means, e. Aug. 16,'61.
Dan'l Roberts, e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64. A. M. Crosby, e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Aug. 22,'64.
Musician. J. Wieterhaet, e. Ang. 16,'61, kld. Aug. 16"64.
Privates.
Burtan, W., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64.
Bateman, W., e. Ang. 16,'61, died Oct. 22,'62.
Bliss, James, e. Aug. 16,'61, d. Mar. 11,'63, e. in M. M. Brig. Bamber, J., e. Aug. 16,'61, v., m.o. Jan. 21,'66. Bowers, J., e. Aug. 16,'61, v., m.o. Jan. 21,'66. Barnum, T. J., e. Aug. 16,'61, n.o. Oct. 11,'64. Culbertson, Wm. E., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64.
Culp, S., e. Ang. 16,'61. m.o. Oct. 11,'64.
Crosby, H. N., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Cutler, Charles A., e. Ang. 16,'61.
Cooper, W. H., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64. Dunley, W. A., e. Aug. 16,61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64. Drummond, J. M., e. Aug. 16,'61, died Jan. 12,'62.
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HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY.
Evans, A., e. Ang. 16,'61, d. dis. Jan. 14,'63. Gross, C., e. Aug. 16,'61, in.o. Oct. 11,'64. Holland, J., e. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. Jan. 23,'63. Jones, C., e. Aug. 16,'61, died June 29,'63. Jewett, J., e. Aug. 16,'61, v., died Dec. 1,'64. Kingman, C., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Krater, J. A., e. Aug. 16,'61, v., m.o. Jan. 21'66. Lanson, R., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64. Lockwood, C., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Morgan. T., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Minch, J., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Powell, T. J., e. Aug. 16,'61, v., pro. 2d lieut. Parrell, R., e. Aug. 16,'61, v., m.o. Jan. 21,'66. Phillips, J. M., e. Ang. 16,'61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64. Phillips, Ed., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11'64, sergt.
Roley, J. F., c. Ang. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Roberts, T. C., e. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. July 9,'63. Roberts, E. H., e. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. Nov. 25,'62. Seaman, J., c. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64. Smith, D., c. Aug. 16,'61. died Sept. 30,'64. Shultz, H., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'61. Shoemaker, J., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Sanders, G. W., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'61. Shoemaker, A., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Stiner, J., e. Aug. 16,'64, m.o. Oet. 11,'61. Turrell, A., c. Aug. 16,'64, kld. Oct. 3,'62. Thamer, C. G., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Thamer. H., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Tobias, HI. H., e. Aug. 16,'64, m.o. Oct. 11,'64, corp'l.
Venmeter, W. II., e. Aug. 16,'61, n.o. Oct. 11'64. Vanmeter, W. C., e. Aug. 16,'61, kld. Oct. 3,'62. Wiley, T. H., e. Ang. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Waughop, M. H., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11, 64. Whitaker, H., c. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. Oct. 12,'62. Wilson, A. J., e. Aug. 16,61, d. Feb. 19,'62. Webster, J. L., e. Aug. 16,'61, d. dis. Oct. 24, 62. Weaver, J., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Zinser, G. W., e. Aug. 16.'61, m.o. Oct. 11,'64. Zinser, Sam. C., e. Aug. 16,'61, m.o. Oet. 11,'64, corpl.
Recruits.
Amsbary, A. A., e. Aug. 8,'62, d. July 20,'65. Avas, J., e. Aug. 4,'62, d. dis. Feb. 21,'63. Boughman, J. F., e. July 24,'62, d. July 20,'65. Bunn, A., e. Aug. 8,'62, d. July 20,'65. Bunn, B., o. Ang. 8,'62, died Nov. 12,'62. Frazier, Geo. W., e. Aug. 7,'62, m.o. July 13,'65. Hartman, IL., c. Aug. [1,'62, kld. May 22,'63. Jewett, II., e. Aug. 7,'62, m.o. July 20,'05. Klingenberg, N., e. Ang. 12,'62, m.o. July 20,'65. Orr, James, e. July 29,'62, m.o. May 22.'65. Royce, C., e. Aug. 13,'62, kld. June, '64. Seaman, T. D., e. July 28,'62, d. July 20,'65. Sutton, A. B., e. Jan. 8,'64, m.o. Jan. 21,'66. Thomas, W. E., e. Aug. 12,'62, d. July 20,'65, sergt. Zaneis, J., c. Aug. 4,'62, d. July 20,'65. McBride, D., e. Feb. 15,'65, m.o. Jan. 21.'66. Phillips, N., e. Feb. 14,'65, m.o. Jan. 21,'66.
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